Pt. I. A prologue -- A tree to be desired -- While we waited for you to be born -- The carnival of the stoned children -- Mississippi --Miss Crystal confronts the past -- A sordid tale, or, Traceleen continues talking -- Phyladda, or, The mind/body problem -- Battle --Part II. The triumph of reason -- Have a wonderful nice walk -- Witness to the crucifixion -- Ocean Springs -- Part III. Abstract and brief chronicles of the times. Excitement at Drake Field -- A lady with pearls --Excitement at Audubon Park -- Free pull -- Down at the dollhouse -- The Southwest experimental fast oxide reactor.